Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship 2027 In The UK

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October 22, 2026

Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship 2027 in the UK

Brief Description

The Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship 2027 offers a fully funded opportunity for mid-career professionals to undertake vital research at a world-renowned cultural institution. Hosted by the British Library in London, this prestigious program invites you to survey, assess, and catalogue rare printed works originating from Southeast Asia. Whether you are looking to expand your curatorial expertise or engage public audiences with historical texts, this fellowship provides the ideal platform. By leveraging the Chevening British Library Fellowship 2027 and the wider network of a British Library Research Fellowship, you will work directly with early printed materials spanning from approximately 1840 to 1950. If you are passionate about preserving and sharing manuscript traditions, this Chevening Southeast Asian Fellowship is tailored precisely to your professional ambitions.

Name of Host Institution

The British Library

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be a citizen of and resident in Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand.
Hold a postgraduate level qualification or equivalent professional training and experience in a relevant area.
Possess significant professional or academic research experience of at least five years.
Be currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate, ensuring your PhD is not with a UK, EU, or USA university.
Demonstrate excellent written and spoken knowledge of Thai, Lao, and Khmer, or excellent knowledge of Thai alongside either Lao or Khmer.
Have good written and spoken English proficiency to communicate research findings effectively.
Maintain a strong interest in bibliographical description, cataloguing, and curatorial work.
Show a willingness to learn and apply digital tools, including AI-assisted approaches, to support metadata creation.
Possess experience communicating with non-specialist audiences through blogs, social media, or public engagement.
Hold an active interest in the history of Southeast Asian printing, book culture, and manuscript traditions.

Duration

12 months of project-based activity.

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Benefits

Full coverage of living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
Return economy airfare to the United Kingdom.
An allowance package dedicated to fellowship-related activities.
Up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by October 27, 2026.

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship 2027?

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The fellowship is open to citizens and residents of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand who have at least five years of professional or academic research experience and a postgraduate qualification.

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Q: What collection will fellows work with during the program?

Fellows will work with the British Library’s collection of early printed works in Cambodian, Lao, and Thai languages covering the period from approximately 1840 to 1950.

Q: What financial support is provided to selected fellows?

The fellowship includes living expenses, a return economy airfare, an activity allowance package, and up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.